A: Gordon - yes, the Mantis model 7940 does include the kickstand as shown. The tiller itself has a 5 year warranty from Mantis that covers everything except the engine. The engine has a separate warranty of 2 years that's covered by Hondaby Robert, Product Expert

The Mantis #7940 cultivator/ mini tiller is easy to start, quiet and the Honda 4-cycle engine means no fuel mixing required. Originally manufactured for professional landscapers in the late 70’s, ten of thousands of these Mantis cultivator/ mini tillers have been sold to home gardeners.

The Mantis #7940 cultivator/mini tiller features the patented Mantis reversible serpentine tines. You can till a 9” path that is suitable for preparing the ground for gardens and edge lawns. The powerful... more

The Mantis #7940 cultivator/ mini tiller is easy to start, quiet and the Honda 4-cycle engine means no fuel mixing required. Originally manufactured for professional landscapers in the late 70’s, ten of thousands of these Mantis cultivator/ mini tillers have been sold to home gardeners.

The Mantis #7940 cultivator/mini tiller features the patented Mantis reversible serpentine tines. You can till a 9” path that is suitable for preparing the ground for gardens and edge lawns. The powerful serpentine tines rotate up to 240 RPM, digging through 10 inches of soil.

The Mantis #7940 also had a one-piece gearbox design that ensures its durability - extending the wear of the tiller even through tough tasks such as tilling dense, clumpy soil.

The Mantis #7940 is a must have tool for the serious gardening enthusiast. You'll dig through sod and hard (even rocky) soil with amazing ease. And all this power comes in a very light weight package - this Mantis cultivator/ mini tiller weights just 24 pounds!

Robert Recommends This Model

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Sylvia C.Washington, MO

Purchased 1/27/16

Most Helpful Positive Review

REVIEWED

APR.

04

2016

New Garden

Great little machine. I'm 79 and it handles great for my garden which I had to start new since I lost the land where I previously had gardened.

Now I have a 16' x 32' raised bed a 16' x 16' strawberry bed and an 8'x8' asparagus bed which I just planted.. It has been easy to start and handle. Hope it lasts for several years-----

Sylvia Recommends This Mantis Product

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Barbara R.Salem, VA

Purchased 6/30/16

Most Helpful Critical Review

REVIEWED

SEP.

02

2016

Sorry

I am sure you won't print this. I am truly disappointed. The machine bucks so that I can not control it. I can't imagine how you could hold a straight line with the edger attached. Since it bucks so much you have to hold on the handles so tightly that you are putting it in high gear.

It was also not easy to assemble. It took my two grown sons. Some of the screws are at hard to reach positions. Sorry for the review and the product.

Cons:Heavy, Difficult To Use, Bad Instructions

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Barbara,

Barbara,

We thank you for taking the time to tell us about your recent purchase. We sincerely apologize for the issues that you have experienced. We will definitely pass this review on to Mantis, so that they are aware of the issues with the drive control and assembly concerns.

I no longer needed my large Troybilt Econo Horse tiller, so I sold it. I did want a smaller tiller that I could use around the garden, flower bed etc. I read all the reviews and felt Mantis would be the best choice.

It was a little clumsy to put it together, but I managed to get it done. When I fueled it up and pulled the starter it came right to life and I did a little test.

It does pull you along, so it does take getting used to. My Troybilt had wheels and was a bit easier to maneuver, but once I get used to the Mantis am sure it will be fine.

I no longer needed my large Troybilt Econo Horse tiller, so I sold it. I did want a smaller tiller that I could use around the garden, flower bed etc. I read all the reviews and felt Mantis would be the best choice.

It was a little clumsy to put it together, but I managed to get it done. When I fueled it up and pulled the starter it came right to life and I did a little test.

It does pull you along, so it does take getting used to. My Troybilt had wheels and was a bit easier to maneuver,... more

George Recommends This Mantis Product

George's Experience With Power Equipment Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"The product came pretty quickly and was packed well. All the parts were there and it went together pretty fast."

This is my first cultivator so I decided to spend the extra money and glad I did. I chose to go with the 4 cycle for the ease of starting and not having to mix the gas.

The tiller works great in my raised bed .This was my first purchase PED and all went well. I will be doing business with them in the future.

Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Light Weight, High Quality

Cons:The Kickstand Could Be Made Better To Hold Up The Tiller

Larry Recommends This Mantis Product

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Pamela DowlingFerguson, MO

Purchased 3/7/16

REVIEWED

APR.

19

2016

Husband Commented

My husband does not like gardening. Every time I asked him to help me prepare or dig the garden soil we usually had a quarrel or argument. Now, he goes to get the mantis and worked quietly without us arguing. He just go and kept tilling the garden soil.

He said to me, with a big smile "Of all the tools you bought for the past years? This mantis is the best garden tool we have ever had, then said to me" How and where in the world you found this!" "I just love to kept tilling till garden gets done".

So I said I just kept searching by reading reviews and watching demo video. Then said to me thank you for taking the time to read reviews and did some research.

My husband does not like gardening. Every time I asked him to help me prepare or dig the garden soil we usually had a quarrel or argument. Now, he goes to get the mantis and worked quietly without us arguing. He just go and kept tilling the garden soil.

He said to me, with a big smile "Of all the tools you bought for the past years? This mantis is the best garden tool we have ever had, then said to me" How and where in the world you found this!" "I just love to kept... more

Pamela Recommends This Mantis Product

Pamela's Experience With Power Equipment Direct

Web Site

4/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"Never had any problem. No messy dirt flying on me while husband started tiling l the garden with my little assistance. Motor was quiet compared to other tillers we had use before. Easy to clean and very satisfied. We are proud to own a mantis 4 cycle.Thank you tillers direct for you assistance."

this is the third mantis we have had....the first one burned up in a fire, and the second one he just wore out....

The minute he got this one, outside he went for the day...he absolutely loves it and the new handles are perfect.... can't live without it

David Recommends This Mantis Product

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Richard G.

Purchased 4/27/16

REVIEWED

MAY.

19

2016

Works Like A Charm

Shipping was fast, assembly was easy, hard ground or soft it works.

Richard Recommends This Mantis Product

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Candie R.The Dalles, OR

Purchased 6/24/16

REVIEWED

JUL.

23

2016

# 7940 Four Stroke Garden Getter

received on time delivery, set up was easy requiring minimal tools, add oil and non- ethanol fuel (my choice) and your tilling.
First time out this thing is a weed killing machine and dig in deep is easy with a vacuuming style motion. Deeper rocks that had not been bothered by the Horse tiller were detrimental to the Mantis tines with two of them breaking the tips off the end of two tines.

After the initial round through the entire garden and removing a couple fist size rocks I have had no more breakage. I have not as of this review dealt with Mantis about the broken tines but their policy covers breakage. I shall see.

My overall satisfaction of this machine is an 8 due to the tine issue, I am very pleased with the handling, ease of use, easy maintenance, lightweight, good strong powerful four stroke motor that i mainly need to run about three quarter throttle to move what I want . Great machine

received on time delivery, set up was easy requiring minimal tools, add oil and non- ethanol fuel (my choice) and your tilling.
First time out this thing is a weed killing machine and dig in deep is easy with a vacuuming style motion. Deeper rocks that had not been bothered by the Horse tiller were detrimental to the Mantis tines with two of them breaking the tips off the end of two tines.

After the initial round through the entire garden and removing a couple fist size rocks I have had... more

Candie Recommends This Mantis Product

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Dennis G.Heber City, UT

Purchased 5/4/16

REVIEWED

JUN.

17

2016

Great Small Tiller

Many years ago I bought a tiller that is of the type. I liked how it worked the ground, but it was cheaply made and I left it at my previous residence. Recently I had the need again. As I was assembling this tiller I could see how much better it was built. It runs great and it works a more difficult soil. I will recommend Mantus over any other look a like being on the market Thanks for making a great product

Dennis Recommends This Mantis Product

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Joe S.Bolingbrook, IL

Purchased 4/29/16

REVIEWED

MAY.

25

2016

Mantis 7940 Was Great!

I wasn't sure if this model would be heavy duty enough to handle cultivating my entire 8 x 40 ft garden. It worked great, was easy to handle, and I was even able to clean up in between bushes and hard to reach areas around the house. Great buy!

Received tiller in two days. Very easy to assemble. Fired up on 3rd pull, runs good. This is my 2nd. First one was a 2-stroke, didn't last two years, motor bad. Hope this one does better. Been too wet to give it a good test.